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For These NFL Players, the Anthem Protests Are Personal
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For These NFL Players, the Anthem Protests Are Personal

Two former Stanford stars weigh in.

by Gary M. Pomerantz

The Protesters’ Aims Are Noble; Their Protests Are Not
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The Protesters’ Aims Are Noble; Their Protests Are Not

Dishonoring a symbol of unity does nothing to advance the cause.

by Andrew Friedman

What Elizabeth Jameson Wants You to Know About Human Fragility
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What Elizabeth Jameson Wants You to Know About Human Fragility

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the former civil rights lawyer began creating provocative works of art from the scans of her own diseased brain.

by Melinda Sacks

You’re the Fact Checker Now
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You’re the Fact Checker Now

How to become a better reader in the age of unreliable news feeds.

10 Ways to ‘Get Involved’
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10 Ways to ‘Get Involved’

Based on slightly exaggerated actual attempts.

by Summer Moore Batte

It Isn’t Your Dorm, But It’s OK
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It Isn’t Your Dorm, But It’s OK

How do you make a space into a home? These alumni share their tricks.

by Melinda Sacks

My Life Right Now
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My Life Right Now

Learning to adult isn’t easy. Ten alums saw power in numbers, so they moved in together.

The Power of Place
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The Power of Place

Inside the museum that shimmers with light on the National Mall—“a rich picture of African American life.”